Fuzjko Hemming
~ One unique pianist with a checkered life~
Fuzjko (Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming) was born in Berlin to a Japanese pianist mother and a Swedish father. By the age of 17, Fuzjko made her concert debut winning numerous prestigious competitions and prizes. Her musicianship was praised by the industry “elite” for her extraordinary interpretation of Chopin and Liszt. Her musical career showed every sign of a very long and successful career.
However, prior to making her recital debut under Bernstein’s guidance in Vienna, Fuzjko lost all hearing in her left ear. Years later, 40% of her left hearing was returned in her left ear but it was not so easy to get back her brilliant career….
In 1999, Japanese National Television aired her documentary of Fuzjko’s life and suddenly she became a superstar.
In 2009, she debuted in the U.S. with the release of five albums which have sold between 350,000 and 2 million albums in Japan. She has received the Classical Album of the Year award at the Japan Gold Disc Awards four times, a feat never before accomplished.